Regional Host & Producer

The Regional News Host and Producer fills a ten-minute weekday newscast with a mix of original, hyper-local reporting and carefully curated regional and statewide journalism. You’ll source stories from across KVNF’s listening area, work closely with partner news organizations (RMCR, CCNA, and MWNB), and bring it all together into a daily program that is timely, accurate, and grounded in community.

In addition to the daily newscast, this role produces KVNF’s weekly public affairs show, Local Motion, every other week, and contributes accompanying web and digital content.

This is a hands-on reporting and producing position. The person in this role exercises real editorial judgment, works independently, and collaborates closely with KVNF’s Program Director, staff, freelancers, and regional partners.

• Host and produce KVNF’s weekday Regional Newscast.
• Identify and report original stories from communities across Western Colorado.
• Curate and edit content from regional and statewide public-media partners.
• Publish accompanying web and social content, including short audio promos tied to daily news coverage.
• Make daily editorial decisions about story selection and placement.
• Build and maintain relationships with community members, local officials, and organizations.
• Record and edit audio interviews, spots, wraps, and voicers.
• Breaking or emergency new coverage.
• Represent KVNF professionally in the community and on the air.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts and special coverage as needed.

• Curious, observant, and engaged with community life.
• Comfortable being a consistent on‑air voice.
• Is familiar with public radio and NPR standards and ethics.
• Interested in rural and regional reporting.
• Organized, self‑directed, and collaborative.
• Experience in news production or a demonstrated equivalent is required. Public radio or nonprofit media experience is a plus, but not required.

This position is based within KVNF’s broadcast area in Western Colorado. Applicants must live in, or plan to relocate to, the KVNF broadcast area.

The role is full‑time. Some evening or weekend work is required. Every other week, in‑person presence at KVNF’s Paonia studio is required. Studio space in Montrose is also available, and working from home is acceptable when not reporting or hosting live programming.

Annual non‑exempt salary (ave. 36 hrs/week): $38,000 – $47,000, depending on experience.

10 paid holidays and generous, plus paid leave as follows:

First year 10 days

After one year 15 days

After three years 20 days

Health stipend

Mileage reimbursement for reporting travel

Field recording equipment and laptop provided

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and relevant work samples (audio and/or writing) to brody.

This position is open until filled, with preference given to applications received by 5 PM on February 20.

KVNF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.